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Use of ICT in teaching English
ICT means Information and Communication Technology.With the usage of ICT students can learn any subject especially English with ease. The use of ICT has become essential in every day classroom teaching and learning. With the usage of ICT students can learn any subject especially English with ease. The use of ICT has become essential in every day classroom teaching and learning. Importance of English language: English is one of the most important languages which have played role in the process of globalization and knowledge explosion. It is the most common means of communication throughout the globe. This is why it is termed as Link language, Global language as well as Lingua Franca. In Indian context it is treated as ESL (English as a Second Language). Use of English language has become vital for better learning and earning. Therefore, it is necessary to teach English and develop English language skills among the students from school level. The government, NGOs and educational institutions are working at various levels and taking measures to ensure better ELT (English Language Teaching) and developing English language skills among the students.

To teach English and develop English language skills various approaches and methods are in use in our country. But most of them are traditional, less interesting, ineffective as well as less motivating. So, it is necessary to use modern approaches and tools of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) to develop better understanding and acquisition of basic skills i.e. LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) of English language among the students at school level. ICT has a lot of things to offer to both teachers and students for the enhancement of their vocabulary and improvement of English language skills.

Some of the important ICT tools and applications used in the field of English Language Teaching are following:-

(i) Computers: This is the most important tool of information and communication technology and backbone of modern human life. All the modern communication process are impossible without the use of computers. It is helpful in storing, preparing, collecting and preparing of data for communication. It is helpful in the development of listening and speaking skills. It is helpful in English language speaking and listening skills.

(ii)Language laboratory: Language lab software is designed to acquire language skills in an easy and interactive way. English Language lab is based on the methodology of LSRW skills that are listening, speaking, reading and writing. These language laboratories are mainly an educational platform for students to learn and understand the basics of a language in a structured way. Digital language lab allows a student to interact, study, experiment with the language skills in a practical manner.

(iii) Lingua phone: This tool is very important in language training of the students. A number of students can practice speaking and hearing drills with the help of lingua phone. It is especially useful in the training of English language listening and speaking skills.

(iv) Radio: It is very useful in education and training of the students of rural areas. Many distance and open education programmes are being conducted with the help of radio. It is also useful in audio conferencing. Programmes relayed on radio are helpful in the development of language skills, especially dialogues and dramas.

(v)Tape-recorder/gramophone: This is useful for teaching pronunciation, stress and intonation. Recorded information can be reproduced in the classroom. It gives a chance to the students to develop interest towards pronunciation. It helps the students to test their speaking skills.

(vi) Television: The most efficient medium for teaching is television. The television appeals both to the ears and eyes. We can record some language teaching programmers in CD or Cassettes and can telecast them. This shows significant impact on the minds of the students. Radio and television give us the experience of real world into the classroom. Here teaching is very active process. Television is a companion, entertainer and instructor.

(vii) Internet: It is the most important facility of communication. All the modern communication takes place through this. It has made the communication facility very fast, convenient, economic, and attractive. There are lots of facilities available for communication on internet. Some of them are following:- (a) Social media: Social media has become an important tool of communication. It provides a platform for sharing thoughts and ideas. Blogs are made on it. Students can add themselves with the English language learning groups and take advantage of sharing information.

(b) Online facilities for English language learning: A lot of online facilities are available on internet for the development language skills. Some of them are e-guidance, e-tutoring, e-teaching, e-journals, e-magazines, e-books, e-library, online training, virtual classes etc.

(c) Online language related courses: These courses are available on internet. Some of them are free and some of them are payable. Students can enroll themselves in these courses and get education and training easily on their own place. Some of the important advantages of ICT in English language teaching are: 1. connect it into reality. 2. possibility to motivate children. 3. possibility to offer variation in teaching. 4. possibility to offer forms of teachings.

. connect it into reality. The possibility to connect the teaching of English to reality, that is to “bring the world in to the classroom”, by, for instance, using authentic texts, reading or listening to current news and creating opportunities for “real” communication.

• possibility to motivate children. – the possibility to motivate students by having them publish their work for a potentially bigger audience than the teacher only.

• possibility to offer forms of teachings. – the possibility to offer a form of teaching which is more adapted to individual students interests, learning styles and abilities.

• possibility to offer variation in teaching. – the possibility to offer more variation in ones teaching compared to only or mainly using a textbook and workbook. Afrose afroze (talk) 14:50, 24 October 2021 (UTC)